October/November 2014 99 Restaurant Sent Sovi, 14583 Big Basin Way, Saratoga. 408/867-3110. Stylish French-California bistro relies on natural ingredients to create seasonal cuisine in a charming setting. $$$ GERMAN Teske’s Germania, 255 N. First St., San Jose. 408/292-0291. Starting with such appetizers as potato pancakes and jalapeno cheese stuffed pretzels, Teske’s serves tasty German comfort food. $$ GREEK Dio Deka (in Hotel Los Gatos), 210 E. Main St., Los Gatos. 408/354-7700. Authentic Hellenic cuisine served in a relaxing setting. $$ Evvia Estiatorio, 420 Emerson St., Palo Alto. 650/326-0983. Evvia offers a lighter approach to traditional dishes. Family-style dining; open spit for roasting lamb. $$ Myth Taverna & Lounge, 152 Post St., San Jose. 408/286-7678. Modern Greek cuisine served in an ultra-urban atmosphere with elegant indoor or patio dining and frequent live entertainment. $$ Nemea Greek Taverna, 96 S. First St., San Jose. 408/279-4225. Serves up modern Greek cuisine made with the freshest ingredients and featuring an oldworld charm-style setting. $$ Opa!, Campbell, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Willow Glen. 408/399-7417. Authentic Greek dishes expertly prepared with beef, pork, chicken and lamb, seasoned to mouthwatering perfection and served in a cozy and friendly environment. $ INDIAN Cascal Amber India Restaurant, 2290 El Camino Real, Mountain View. 650/968-7511; 377 Santana Row, #1140, San Jose. 408/248-5400. Exquisite presentations and the food is perfectly spiced. $$ Arka, 725 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/ 733-2752. Indian cuisine that’s authentic and innovative, and served in a comfortable, modern, sophisticated setting. $ Darbar Indian Cuisine, 129 Lytton Ave., Palo Alto. 650/321-6688. The tandoori grill here is outstanding, as are the chicken and lamb specialties. $ Rangoli, 3695 Union Ave., San Jose, 408/377- 2222. Experience the tantalizing array of traditional Indian cuisines served in a friendly and comfortable, upscale setting. $$ Rasam’s Restaurant and IC Lounge, 193 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale. 408/245-8500. Located along the historic downtown Murphy Avenue corridor, Rasam’s brings a modern approach to India’s traditional regional dishes. Featuring fresh local ingredients, authentic food is prepared using time-honored techniques, such as tawa (griddle), sigri (open barbecue) and tandoori (clay oven). Highlights of the menu include a delectable array of chaat, or street food, and signature vegetarian and seafood entrees. Each dish contains its own unique spice blend, and hand-crafted cocktails--along with a wide selection of Indian whiskeys and wine--ideally complement the flavors of the Hindustani cuisine. The adjoining IC Lounge features live music, adding even more enjoyment to a memorable dining experience. $$ Sakoon, 357 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/ 965-2000. Sakoon blends traditional and contemporary Indian cuisine and serves it up in an exotic, modern setting. $$
South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2014
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